By WJBC
BLOOMINGTON – The inaugural season for the Bloomington Bison kicks off this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena against the Toledo Walleye.
To celebrate hockey’s return to Bloomington, the Bison plan to host a fan fest Saturday evening outside of Grossinger Motors Arena.
The event kicks off at 4:30 p.m., with Bison players walking the red carpet into the south side of the Grossinger Motors Arena V-I-P entrance.
Team owner Jim Hallet says the kick-off ceremony ushers in a new era of E-C-H-L hockey in Bloomington. He spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller.
“We have been preparing and getting ready for this big day for several months now and we are excited to make history in Bloomington with the highest level of hockey the city has ever seen.”
After the V-I-P entrance, fans can enjoy the ‘Bison inflatable goal, free face painting, and a rock-climbing experience provided by Upper Limits.
The ‘fan fest’ is free to attend and runs from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Saturday on West Front Street.
The puck drops at 7 p.m. on Saturday against the Toledo Walleye at the Grossinger Motors Arena.
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